Steampunk Chicago

What, pray tell, is Steampunk Chicago?

At Steampunk Chicago, we are diligently working to create an inspiring outlet for steampunk creatives and thinkers based in Chicago and worldwide. We are a portal to Steampunk, Neo-Victorian, Holmsian and Dickensian goings on within the Chicagoland area as well as greater national Steampunk events.

French steampunk author Jean-Christophe Valtat will be reading from his new novel "Aurorama" on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 7 pm, Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W North Ave., Chicago.Revolt is brewing in the…Continue

Thank you all. Wendy, I live in Lombard about two minutes from the WindyCon hotel. I'll for sure stop by for part of the weekend. Not quite sure I'd look right in a bridesmaid dress though! Ezra, I'm BIG and TALL too, 6'5, long-waisted, so it is nearly impossible to buy something "easy." Regina, thanks for the offer. Let me see what I can start collecting. I was heading off to Steam Con but now have to cancel because of a work related trip, so I'm going to have a bit more time. This will be a challenge, but I will hopefully succeed. Thanks everyone for input.

I am the head of Costume Programming at Windycon, which is being held in Lombard this November (the week before Teslacon). There is one room entirely dedicated to costume, with materials and tools close at hand. Since this year is the rather staid 'The Periodic Table Of The Elements", I have chose this year to focus on The Elements of Costume. We are having hands-on demos on everything from make-up to fabric-painting to glue. I myself will be teaching 'FrankenPattern', which is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday and will focus on modifying existing patterns to get the look you want. The lovely Lisa Marie Ogle of the Empire will be running a workshop on Saturday on how to trick out that bridesmaid's dress you have hanging in the back of your closet. While it is probably too close to Teslacon itself to plan on making anything between the two, it might be a good place to meet others who like to play dress-up as well as pick up some useful skills and connections.

While *I* will technically not be at Teslacon (I am co-directing and playing a character in the Murder Mystery) I am quite sure that *Marianne* would be most pleased to make votre acquaintance.

I feel your pain Prometheus, at my height and width it is so freaking hard to find regular clothing that fits right not to mention something for a persona. I really need to sit down and learn how to sew and upscale patterns.

I have the same problem with the shape, fortunately corsets can do wonderful things for some of my flaws. I just bought some patterns for men's wear today.

Do you mind wearing resale merchandise? You can find some very nice things, straight leg pants, dress shirts with cuffs, vests, etc. for a reasonable price. I custom make clothing and have found some very well made things. If you live around Chicago, I might be able to alter things for you.

Regina, thanks for your response. I have nothing. Absolutely nothing. I have suits that are current because of my work. And when I'm not working I wear jeans or shorts and t-shirts. I have a vision for what I'd like to look like but naturally that vision is also a guy shaped very differently than me.